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Old 17-10-2010, 22:25   #5
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Re: Multiculturalism - Angela Merkel's view

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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
Mmmmm - seems that the media are using one part of her speech for the headline; AM believes, quite rightly, that people who want to live and work in Germany should speak the language and abide by its laws. However, that does not make her anti-immigrant.

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I did read that as well, but I still believe that if anyone is going to live in a country they should make every effort to learn the language of that country. As much for the practical purpose of dealing with the local population as any need to fit in with their customs. After all, wherever you live, you need to buy food..
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